Hello Family - I haven't been able to get onto Forum for a couple of days, damn thing just kept dipping out. I have reported it because it wasn't the only problem and has been going on intermittently for a couple of weeks . Hope you have not had the same problem, very irritating to say the least. Hope you are all well, take care.

We had a lovely meal last night at a superb Italian restaurant. However today is not going well so far. Had a problem with the heating yesterday when the plumber doing the bathroom fired it back up. Got our boiler engineer to come and have a look and he got it working but this morning we have no hot water, also there is a problem with the van lights which Ian is trying to sort. We drove back from the restaurant with half the lights not working luckily there were no cops around. I can only hope that the day improves.

Vicky,A bit belated as it is now 23.10hours or ten past eleven in the evening in real time but many congratulations to you and Ian on your 56th Wedding Anniversary. It's nice to see another couple having enjoyed a long and no doubt loving relationship besides Patricia and I. We're not alone of course - our good friend Mac and his lady also qualify as do a few more on FR.May we wish you both many more years of happiness together.Terry. X

Looks like you will be getting the worst of the storm Colum so stay safe.

Ian has sorted the problem with the van, took him all day Saturday and half of yesterday.

This morning we have a new problem, the fitters are here to finish the bathroom but our shower which we were not going to change as it was only a couple of years old has sprung a leak so we now have to change it.

Turned on the news early today - it was showing Ireland with small boats in a harbour being tossed around like toys. Then the camera panned over to a woman going down some steps and into the water for a swim! No comment!

Hello Family - hope all those who were visited by Ophelia escaped unscathed. I think we just caught the tail end of it so nothing serious....
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Nah, down here just a bit of a blow. We had a guest staying with us from Germany and she thought the end of the world had arrived. The baulk was in position so no damage was done. Today, the sea was like a millpond, strange innit, quoting some ex pongo that holidays down here at St. Ives and although invited so that I can buy him a beer, cos he's a mucker, not seen daylight from him. Probably the beer is too strong for him. lol Are you ok Don?

Hi Vicky - delighted to hear your bathroom is finished and that you are pleased with it. Thanks for the update on Phil, just hope he gets his treatment soon - if you would be so kind next time you are in touch please let Margaret know I am thinking of them.

Arise young lady and face the worldYour make up is on and your hair is curledToday's the day you await each yearCards from the friends that hold you dearWishing you all that words can saySome from near or far awayToday the Banner we'll unfurlTo celebrate with our Birthday GirlSo open your presents and see who they’re fromTo celebrate before today endsAnd the toast is “Happy Birthday Lynn “From Dennis & Family x x x and all your Internet Friends

Arise young lady and face the world
Your make up is on and your hair is curled
Today's the day you await each year
Cards from the friends that hold...
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Thankyou Dennis, Tomorrow we have our Bowls Club Dinner. Year after year, I tell George, it doesn't count as a birthday meal out!Is it Spring in Australia? I think we all in the UK could do with with more sunshine, we had such an unsummer this year!I enjoyed your verses about Clovelly. We are going there for a wedding next Summer. It is such a magical place. Lynn x